Education As
parents and leaders we are most influential in the development of our
children. It is our responsibility and duty to unleash their creativity,
intelligence and energy. Our children are the leaders of the future.

The
Principal as Chief Learning Officer: The New Work of Formative Leadershipby Dr. Ruth
Ash and Dr. Maurice PersallHere is a very significant work applying the principles of creative and contemporary
leadership to education. And it is not a stretch to substitute "CEO"
for "Principal" as the Chief Learning Officer, "management"
for "faculty", and our "businesses" for our "schools".
The authors present an outstanding synthesis of the principles of a learning
organization that can be applied to any context.

Flavorful
Dialogue, Passionate Meetingsby Bettina
Ann GrahekMeetings come and go, but the best linger long after the conference room has
emptied, the lights are turned off, and the door is shut. They're passionate,
heartfelt, and breathe life into the individual members of the group.

Everything
I Ever Learned About Teamingby
Bettina Ann GrahekI had the most wonderful meeting with my teachers today - a different kind
of meeting. It prompted me to write this, though not yet complete.